The Following Questions for Readings: "On Telling Patients the Truth

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Multiple Choice

The Following Questions For Readings: "On Telling Patients the Truth," Mack Lipkin
-According to Lipkin, it is usually impossible to tell patients the whole truth because

• A) they are unsophisticated.
• B) the stress of being sick can distort patients' thinking.
• C) patients have no medical training.
• D) doctors lack the ability to explain medical concepts in a way that patients can understand.

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